2 Kings 10:15

And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.

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Word by word — the Hebrew

Word	Hebrew	Strong’s	Meaning
departed	יָלַךְ yâlak	H3212	to walk (literally or figuratively)
lighted	וַיִּמְצָ֣א vai.yim.Tza'	H4672	properly · conjunction + verb, qal sequential imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular
Jehonadab	יְהוֹנָדָב֩ ye.ho.na.Dav	H3082	Jehonadab · proper noun, a man's name
son	בֶּן ben-	H1121	a son (as a builder of the family name) · noun, common masculine singular construct
Rechab	רֵכָ֨ב re.Khav	H7394	Rekab · proper noun, a man's name
meet	קִרְאָה qirʼâh	H7125	an encountering
saluted	וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֗הוּ

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Cross-references

Jeremiah 35:14-19 The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but…
1 Chronicles 2:55 And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of…
Ezra 10:19 And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.
Ezekiel 17:18 Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
1 Chronicles 12:17-18 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto…
Galatians 4:12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.
Genesis 31:55 And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his p…
Genesis 47:7 And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Kings 10:15-28

Jehu, pushing on his work, is here, I. Courting the friendship of a good man, Jehonadab the son of Rechab, Kg2 10:15, Kg2 10:16. This Jehonadab, though mortified to the world and meddling little with the business of it (as appears by his charge to his posterity, which they religiously observed 300 years after, not to drink wine nor dwell in cities, Jer 35:6, etc.), yet, upon this occasion, went to meet Jehu, that he might encourage him in the work to which God had called him. The countenance of good men is a thing which great men, if they be wise, will value, and value themselves by. David prayed, Let those that fear thee turn to me, Psa 119:79. This Jehonadab, though no prophet, priest, or…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:15

Jehonadab the son of Rechab--(See Ch1 2:55). A person who, from his piety and simple primitive manner of life (Jer. 35:1-19), was highly esteemed, and possessed great influence in the country. Jehu saw in a moment the advantage that his cause would gain from the friendship and countenance of this venerable man in the eyes of the people, and accordingly paid him the distinguished attention of inviting him to a seat in his chariot. give me thine hand--not simply to aid him in getting up, but for a far more significant and important purpose--the giving, or rather joining hands, being the recognized mode of striking a league or covenant, as well as of testifying fealty to a new sovereign; acco…

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Adam Clarke on 2 Kings 10:15

Jehonadab the son of Rechab - For particulars concerning this man, his ancestry, and posterity, see the notes on Jeremiah 35 (note). Is thine heart right - With me, in the prosecution of a reform in Israel; as my heart is with thy heart in the true religion of Jehovah, and the destruction of Baal? It is - I wish a reform in the religion of the country; I am his friend who shall endeavor to promote it. Give me thine hand - This has been generally considered as exacting a promise from Jehonadab; but does it mean any more than his taking him by the hand, to help him to step into his chariot, in which Jehu was then sitting? Jehonadab was doubtless a very honorable man in Israel; and by carrying…

The Church Fathers

This was also a pious man, and a relative of his. Indeed, his family constantly lived in tents and kept away from drunkenness. The prophet Jeremiah mentions them with praise, and history shows their piety. Therefore king Jehu, as soon as he saw him, blessed him, that is, greeted him. Then he asked, "Is your heart as true to mine as mine is to yours?" When he had answered, "It is," Jehu said to him, "If it is, give me your hand." Then, while he was taking him into his chariot, he said, " 'Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.' So he had him ride in his chariot." From this it clearly appears that also among the ten tribes there were people endowed with piety, and thanks to them, God, who rules everything with wisdom, tolerated all the others.
— Theodoret of Cyrus, QUESTION 33, ON 2 KINGS

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Dictionary and topics

Hand — Called by Galen “the instrument of instruments.” It is the symbol of human action (Ps. 9:16; Job 9:30; Isa. 1:15; 1 Tim. 2:8). Washing the hands was a symbol of innocence (Ps. 26:6; 73:13; Matt.…
Jehonadab — Jehovah is liberal; or, whom Jehovah impels. (1.) A son of Shimeah, and nephew of David. It was he who gave the fatal wicked advice to Amnon, the heir to the throne (2 Sam. 13:3-6). He was very…
Jezreel, Valley of — Lying on the northern side of the city, between the ridges of Gilboa and Moreh, an offshoot of Esdraelon, running east to the Jordan (Josh. 17:16; Judg. 6:33; Hos. 1:5). It was the scene of the…
Jonadab — =Jehon’adab. (1.) The son of Rechab, and founder of the Rechabites (q.v.), 2 Kings 10:15; Jer. 35:6, 10. (2.) The son of Shimeah, David’s brother (2 Sam. 13:3). He was “a very subtil man.”
Rechab — Horseman, or chariot. (1.) One of Ishbosheth’s “captains of bands” or leaders of predatory troops (2 Sam. 4:2). (2.) The father of Jehonadab, who was the father of the Rechabites (2 Kings 10:15, 23;…
Enthusiasm · .Jehu — .Jehu
Hand · Of friendship — Of friendship
Hands, The · Treaties made by joining — Treaties made by joining
Jehu · .Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters — .Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab · .A Rechabite and companion of Jehu — .A Rechabite and companion of Jehu
Rechab · 2. Father of Jehonadab — 2. Father of Jehonadab
Rechabites · The head of, assisted Jehu in his conspiracy against the house of Ahab

2 Kings 10:15

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Matthew Henry on 2 Kings 10:15-28

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:15

Adam Clarke on 2 Kings 10:15

The Church Fathers

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2 Kings 10:15

Word by word — the Hebrew

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Kings 10:15-28

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:15

Adam Clarke on 2 Kings 10:15

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 2 Kings 10:15

Keil & Delitzsch on 2 Kings 10:15-17

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Kings 10:15

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